Barbara Mae Rubio OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
720 E ROMIE LN SALINAS CA, 93901About
Dr. Barbara Rubio practices Occupational Medicine in SALINAS, CA. Dr. Rubio evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Elevated plasma non-esterified fatty acid levels and insulin secretion in non-diabetic relatives of type 2 diabetic patients.
- Features of syndrome X in first-degree relatives of NIDDM patients.
- Multiple metabolic abnormalities in normal glucose tolerant relatives of NIDDM families.
- Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and associated cardiovascular risk factors in an adult urban population in Paraguay.
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